Historical Context North Carolina’s traditional public schools are represented by 115 county and city school districts. For almost 100 years since the Great Depression and the Machinery Acts of 1931 […]
Removing Diversity Equity and Inclusion is Not Neutral
On May 23 the University of North Carolina System Board of Trustees voted to repeal its Diversity & Inclusion Policy in favor of “institutional neutrality.” This new policy, which was […]
A Request from a North Carolina Public School Graduate
In 1993 Robeson County residents had a median income of approximately $21,000. Respectively, in 2022, residents of Robeson County, NC had a median income of approximately $35,000. This is the […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Shares Progress on Top Education Issues with Over 400 Eggs & Issues Attendees
RALEIGH, NC (May 7, 2024)– The Public School Forum of North Carolina shared the 2024-25 Top Education Issues brief today during the tenth Eggs & Issues breakfast event. The annual […]
Celebrating Afterschool Professionals by Advocating for their Wellbeing and Advancement
This week – April 22nd through 26th – marks Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, a time to recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with children and youth in diverse […]
NC, Your Legislators – Who Work for You – Will Soon Have the Opportunity to Decide How to Spend the $1 Billion Surplus
NC Has a Surplus The Office of State Budget Management recently announced that North Carolina likely will have a $1 billion surplus over the initial revenue expected for the second […]
North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Celebrates Afterschool Professionals Who Make a Profound Difference in Young People’s Lives
Raleigh, NC (April 22, 2024) – The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 22-26, 2024, along with the National AfterSchool Association, to recognize, appreciate […]
Public School Forum of North Carolina Releases 2024 Education Policy Primer
RALEIGH, NC (April 19, 2024)– The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released the 2024 North Carolina Education Policy Primer, which serves as a nonpartisan, fact-based guide to public […]
Second Annual North Carolina Bring Your Legislator to School Day to be Held Monday
RALEIGH, NC (April 12, 2024)- The second annual North Carolina Bring Your Legislator to School Day will take place on April 15, 2024. Members of the NC Teacher of the […]
Public School Forum Releases 2024 Local School Finance Study
RALEIGH, NC (February 27, 2024) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina’s 2024 Local School Finance Study is now available. Through this study The Forum has highlighted variations and […]
Public School Forum Releases Report on Policies and Practices to Rebuild North Carolina’s Educator Pipeline
RALEIGH, NC (February 23, 2024) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina has published a report aimed at identifying and amplifying actionable and replicable models for recruiting, preparing and […]
Public School Forum Statement on February 2024 Leandro Case Reopening
Our NC Supreme Court is charged with upholding the NC Constitution. In regards to schools, our Constitution requires that every child in NC has access to a sound basic education. […]
If The NC Supreme Court Sinks Leandro, Then Most NC Public Schools And Schoolchildren Will Go Down With It
SNL Weekend Update joked recently that the menu on the Titanic – the infamous, ill-fated luxury ocean liner – included not only gourmet foods, but also ‘bottomless water’! Perhaps innocent […]
The Imperative of Science Education in North Carolina
In our rapidly evolving world, marked by scientific breakthroughs and technological advancements, the role of science education extends beyond traditional academic curricula. It becomes a fundamental pillar for societal progress […]
2023 Impact Report
Our 2023 Impact Report demonstrates how The Forum continued our key role of informing education stakeholders throughout 2023 via presentations, trainings, the Education Policy Fellowship Program, e-newsletters, Education Matters, and […]
Public School Forum Releases 2023 Roadmap of Need
RALEIGH, NC (November 10, 2023) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina has published the 2023 Roadmap of Need, a whole child needs assessment for North Carolina youth presenting […]
Over 75 North Carolina Businesses Convene at Summit on Public Education
RALEIGH, NC (November 9, 2023) – Executives from over 75 businesses from across NC gathered in Raleigh this week to discuss the state of public education in North Carolina. Hosted […]
North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Honors 2023 Afterschool Champions During Lights On Afterschool Celebration at North Carolina Executive Mansion
RALEIGH, NC (October 27, 2023)– The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs hosted a Lights On Afterschool reception on October 26 in Raleigh as part of the national Lights On […]
Public School Forum Releases Study on Teacher Recruitment and Retention Trends Across North Carolina and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
RALEIGH, NC (October 26, 2023) – The Public School Forum of North Carolina has published a report aimed at better understanding and solving the ongoing challenges with teacher recruitment and […]
North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs Names 2023 Afterschool Champions as Part of Lights On Afterschool Celebration
RALEIGH, NC (October 19, 2023)– The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs will host a Lights On Afterschool reception on October 26 in Raleigh as part of the national Lights […]
North Carolina Center for Resilience & Learning Publishes 5 Key Findings with Action Steps to Improve the Well-Being of NC’s Children
RALEIGH, NC (October 17, 2023)- North Carolina, like the rest of the nation, is facing a wave of mental health needs among its students. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly […]
800 Education Stakeholders Engage in Annual Color of Education Summit in Raleigh
RALEIGH, NC (October 7, 2023) – The annual Color Education Summit was held Saturday, October 7 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Color of Education is a partnership between the […]
2023 Conference Budget Analysis
BUDGET STATUS: At time of publishing, the 2023 North Carolina state budget has passed both chambers of the NCGA, and the Governor has stated that he will allow the budget […]
Registration is Now Open for the 2023 Synergy Conference for Out-of-School Time Professionals
RALEIGH, NC (September 5, 2023)– The North Carolina Center for Afterschool Programs invites you to attend the 2023 Synergy Conference for Out-of-School Time professionals on November 13-14 in Chapel Hill, […]